Travel Contract

Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
White Hall, AR
LifePoint
3x12 hrs, Nights

$1,944/week

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Overview

Start DateASAP
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftNights
Duration13 weeks

Pay

11% higher than average Registered Nurse / Behavioral Health Nurse pay in Arkansas

Estimated total pay

$1,944/week

Description

Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health (Travel)

Location: White Hall, Arkansas
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Hours per Week: 36
Weekend Hours: Every other weekend, 24 hours
Call Requirements: None

Unit & Patient Population

Behavioral Health Unit (BHU IP Unit 1)
36 beds total: 24 adult beds, 12 geriatric beds
Patient ratio: 1 nurse to 6 patients
Patient population includes adults and geriatrics
Common diagnoses: Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Substance Use Disorder (SUD), Dementia
EHR system: Cerner (experience required)

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Arkansas
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Minimum 3 years of behavioral health nursing experience, including experience within the last year
Experience in an acute care setting
Certifications: American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS), Handle With Care
Expertise in crisis stabilization, including verbal de-escalation and emergency physical intervention skills
Experience with Cerner electronic health record system
Ability to float between adult and geriatric behavioral health units

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with milieu management using the therapeutic milieu model

Work Environment & Culture

High-energy, team-oriented environment
Positive attitude and strong teamwork skills expected
Dress code: Navy blue scrubs
No clothing with hoods (jackets, hoodies) allowed

Additional Notes

No call required
Weekly guaranteed hours: 36
Float between adult and geriatric BH units as needed

Employer

LifePoint

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2 nurses recommend working with LifePoint

5.0rating

Pros

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Cons

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About Pine Bluff, AR

As a Travel Behavioral Health Nurse in Pine Bluff, AR here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match the lower cost of living.

Weather

Summer average highs around 92°F and lows around 71°F.
Winter average highs around 51°F and lows around 31°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially through online platforms.

Transportation

Car-friendliness is high, as the city is designed for driving.
Limited public transportation options available.

Demographics

Diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues may include obesity and related conditions.
Pine Bluff has a growing population of travel nurses.

Things to Do

Plenty of local restaurants offering southern cuisine, art galleries, live music venues, sports events, and outdoor activities like hiking and fishing.

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